Sandra Cowart, the former owner of the Julian Price house, was eventually foreclosed upon and the house was sold at auction. She had become known for her hoarding tendencies, which were featured on an episode of the A&E television show “Hoarders.”
The Julian Price house, a historic mansion in Fisher Park, Greensboro, North Carolina, became widely known when it was featured on the reality TV show “Hoarders” in January 2017. Sandra Cowart, the interior designer who owned the house for nearly four decades, had filled the 31-room mansion with a vast collection of items and artifacts. Her attachment to the house and the accumulation of possessions were highlighted in the show, which brought national attention to her situation.
Over the years, Cowart had taken out loans against the property, and due to financial difficulties, she was unable to keep up with the payments. The house went into foreclosure, and despite her efforts to retain the property, it was sold at auction in 2016 to Michael and Eric Fuko-Rizzo. The new owners have since undertaken extensive renovations to restore the mansion to its former glory and have opened it to the public for tours and events.
Sandra Cowart’s story is a poignant example of how personal circumstances and financial troubles can lead to the loss of a cherished home. Her case also underscores the challenges associated with compulsive hoarding behavior, which can have profound effects on individuals and their properties.